Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is issuing debentures for the fifth time. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue “Nepal Rastra Bank Debenture 2083 (E)” with a maturity of one year.

The bidding process for the debentures can be made through online bidding system software till 2:00 pm on January 7, 2082. The IPO issuance will be held on January 9, 2083 and the debentures will mature on January 9, 2083. The interest rate of the debentures will be determined through bidding and the interest payment will be made half-yearly.

Only banks and financial institutions having (a), (b) and (c) licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank are eligible to participate in the bidding process. Interested organizations can apply for a minimum of Rs 5 crore and a maximum of Rs 5 crore. The debentures can be used by banks and financial institutions as collateral in Nepal Rastra Bank and other banks and financial institutions (BFIs).

According to the notice, the interest rate will have to be mentioned up to 4 digits after the decimal while participating in the bidding. Preference will be given to bidders at the same rate or less by maintaining a single interest rate while allocating the sum called. If the demand is higher at the same interest rate, the bonds will be allotted on a pro-rata basis.

Banks and financial institutions are not allowed to count the investment made in these debentures as mandatory cash reserves. Such investments can be included in the calculation of the statutory liquidity ratio and the net liquid assets ratio.

The bank has warned that if the bid is accepted and there is not enough stock, the concerned institution will be barred from participating in other bids for 6 months with a compensation of 2.50 percent. For more information, contact the bank’s Monetary Management Department.